Exercise has long been known to combats stress, but a study by Brigham Young University suggests that it can also
Category: Memory formation
Memory loss before Alzheimer’s disease
A UCL-led team has developed a cognitive test to detect subtle memory deficits years before Alzheimer’s disease symptoms develop. The
Roles of brain protein
A protein called AKT, is ubiquitous in brain tissue and instrumental in enabling the brain to adapt to new experiences
Memory depends on subtle brain signals
The fragrance of hot pumpkin pie can bring back pleasant memories of holidays past, while the scent of an antiseptic
How sleep helps the brain
Sleep contributes to the brain’s ability to change and reorganise itself and this can help people with learning and memory
Development of memory is a gradual process
The hippocampus, a brain structure that is central to learning and memory, does not complete its maturation until adolescence. The
